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Events in Riva – Lake Garda

Riva del Garda sits at the lake's northern tip, in Trentino, where the funnel-like shape between the mountains generates the "Ora del Garda", one of the most dependable thermal winds in Europe, making the area one of the world's best-known destinations for sailing and windsurfing. The historic centre gathers around Piazza Tre Novembre, dominated by the Torre Apponale.

Every summer the centre hosts the "Notte di Fiaba" (Fairytale Night), a family-friendly themed evening; the mountains also offer a dense network of hiking trails. The mildest period to visit runs from April to October; July and August remain the busiest months.

Updated Monday, October 12

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Riva
Thursday, October 1
Culture

Visitate il Garda!

Riva · 10:00–18:00
Culture
Tuesday to Sunday, until October 18, at Piazza Cesare Battisti 3/A in Riva del Garda.
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Friday, October 16
Festival

DiVin Ottobre

Riva · venerdì, sabato e domenica
Festival
A month of Trentino flavours, wines and traditions: tastings, seasonal food festivals and vineyard treks, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (October 16-18, 23-25, 30-31).
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Wednesday, October 21
Market

Weekly market

Riva · 08:00–13:00
Market
A chance to shop the stalls at Riva's market: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Wednesday, October 28
Market

Weekly market

Riva · 08:00–13:00
Market
A chance to shop the stalls at Riva's market: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Tuesday, November 3
Culture

The future of tourism: round table

Riva · See the website for the time
Culture
Round table at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Riva del Garda on the future of tourism in the Alto Garda, part of the 100 years of tourism in Garda Trentino programme.
Website
Wednesday, November 4
Market

Weekly market

Riva · 08:00–13:00
Market
A chance to shop the stalls at Riva's market: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Sunday, November 8
Sport
International half marathon (21.097 km) starting from the PalaFiere in Riva del Garda, through Torbole-Nago and along the Sarca river. A 10K and the non-competitive Run4Fun are also on the program.
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Wednesday, November 11
Market

Weekly market

Riva · 08:00–13:00
Market
A chance to shop the stalls at Riva's market: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Friday, November 13
Market
Market
A Christmas market celebrating Trentino flavors in Piazza Cesare Battisti and Piazza Garibaldi, with wooden stalls, an ice rink and Santa's House at the castle. Continues until January 6, 2027.
Wednesday, November 18
Market

Weekly market

Riva · 08:00–13:00
Market
A chance to shop the stalls at Riva's market: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Saturday, November 21
Festival

Santa's House

Riva · 09:00–12:30
Festival
Christmas experience in Piazza Battisti in Riva del Garda, with games, letters to Santa and workshops. Bookable online.
Website
Friday, December 4
Festival

The Grinch House

Riva · 10:00–19:00
Festival
The Grinch has taken over the Bastione in Riva del Garda and turned it into his winter home. Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bookable online.
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Saturday, December 19
Art

Ultimate Landscapes

Riva · 10:00
Art
Photography exhibition of landscapes, at Piazza C. Battisti 3/A, from December 19-21.
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Thursday, December 31

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